to apologize; to apologise
to make a mistake; to be incorrect; to be mistaken
gradually (progress into a state); in sequence; in order; in turn
weak; frail; delicate; tender; unskilled; weak (wine)
vocal sound; tone of voice
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity
to run (of liquid); to spread; to blur; to blot; to ooze; to well up (of tears, etc.)
bang; bam; noontime signal gun (carried out early Meiji to Taishō); noon gun; last round in a game of 12 rounds; precisely
thin; pale; light; watery; thin; weak (taste, etc.); little (affection, etc.) not much (of a presence)
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
nothing but; none other than
to pitch in and help; to give someone a hand
natural; reasonable; obvious; usual; common; ordinary
close friend; bosom friend; buddy; crony; chum
(written) contract; agreement
autograph; signature; sign; signal; indication
fee contingent upon success; contingency fee; completion bonus
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
complaint; grumbling; objection; phrase; words; expression
go that far; to that extent
(I) will; (I) shall; let's; (I) wonder (if); might it be (that); hey
mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion
bitter smile; wry smile; strained laugh; sarcastic laugh
sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly
(in the) neighbourhood; neighborhood; around; about; for instance; say
not straightforward; not dealt with by ordinary means
your home; your family; their home; (my) home
zaibatsu; financial conglomerate; industrial group
town; block; street; road; 109.09 m; 0.99 hectares
center; centre; middle; -centered; -centred; -focused
trade; business; commerce; occupation; calling; profession
temporary employee placement
antiques; old works of art
transactions; dealings; business
public entertainment; performing arts; accomplishments; attainments
management; administration; operation; running (business); conducting
show; performance; act; entertainment industry; show business